Construction Trades Training Leader & Mentor

DPR Construction; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced training professional in Charlotte, NC to lead hands-on and classroom instruction across multiple skilled trades. You will mentor apprentices and journeyworkers, evaluate progress, and maintain certification records to ensure standards are met.

The role emphasizes collaboration with operations and workforce development teams, with a focus on career pathways, safety and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Journeyman-level experience in a skilled construction trade.
• 5+ years of construction craft or skilled trades experience preferred.
• Experience with apprenticeship & journeyman programs, NCCER and workforce development training preferred.
• NCCER Instructor Certification or equivalent instructional certification highly preferred.
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, hands-on, and field-based instruction for construction craft and skilled trades training programs.
• Train apprentices, pre-apprentices, journeymen and other craft employees on technical skills, safety standards, tools, equipment, and construction processes.
• Conduct craft skills assessments, evaluations, and practical demonstrations.
• Support apprenticeship, journeyman and workforce development programs through structured training.
• Build strong relationships with craft professionals and field leaders to promote a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Evaluate craft skill progression and provide feedback to employees and field leadership, maintain training records, attendance documentation, certifications and assessment results.
• Assist with development of trade-specific career pathways and upskilling programs.
• Participate in curriculum improvements and initiatives.
• Stay current on industry trends, codes, technologies, safety standards, and best practices within assigned trades.

Skills

Training delivery

Classroom instruction

Mentorship

Curriculum development

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

NCCER Instructor Certification

OSHA 30 Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced training professional in Charlotte, NC to lead hands-on and classroom instruction across multiple skilled trades. You will mentor apprentices and journeyworkers, evaluate progress, and maintain certification records to ensure standards are met.

The role emphasizes collaboration with operations and workforce development teams, with a focus on career pathways, safety and continuous learning.